Ramateertham
Village in Andhra Pradesh, India
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Ramateertham (also spelled Ramatheertham) is a village and panchayat in Nellimarla mandal of Vizianagaram district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located about 12 kilometres from Vizianagaram city. The village is known for the Kodanda Rama temple and for archaeological remains of Buddhist and Jain sites located on the surrounding hills.[1] ruined Jain temple on Bodhikonda]]
Ramateertham | |
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Village | |
 1000-year-old Sri Rama temple on top of Bodhikonda | |
 Interactive map of Ramateertham | |
.svg)  Ramateertham Location in Andhra Pradesh, India  Ramateertham Ramateertham (India) | |
| Coordinates: 18.167913°N 83.495057°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Region | Coastal Andhra |
| District | Vizianagaram |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 535218 |
| Vehicle registration | AP-35 |
| Nearest city | Visakhapatnam |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Nellimarla |
History and Archaeology
The hills surrounding Ramateertham namely Bodhikonda, Ghanikonda, and Gurubhaktulakonda contain remnants of ancient Buddhist monasteries, stupas, and rock-cut caves, indicating that the region was an important centre of Buddhist activity during the early historic period.[2] Jain caves and relief sculptures have also been identified in the area, reflecting the presence of Jain religious traditions alongside Buddhism and later Hindu worship practices.[3]
Rama Temple
Gallery
Holy relic sites map of Andhra Pradesh
Gurubhaktalukonda Monastery ruins
Jain reliefs on Bodhikonda
Remnants on Bodhikonda
Jain Tirthankara Image at Rockcut Caves of Ghanikonda
Jain caves at BodhiKonda in Ramatheertham
Ruined temple on Bodhikonda
Deep Cistern on hilltop of Bodhikonda
Jain Caves at Ghanikonda
Circular stupa at Ghanikonda
Remnants of a stupa on Ghanikonda
Apsidal stupa walls at Gurubhaktulakonda monastery
Ruined stone stupa at Gurubhaktulakonda monastery
Steps leading to Gurubhaktulakonda Monastery
